Your wedding day will pass in a blur of laughter, happy tears, and fleeting moments. While digital galleries are wonderful, there’s something deeply meaningful about holding those memories in your hands. A wedding album turns your photos into a tangible story a legacy you can revisit, share, and pass down. At Maloos Photography, I believe […]

Engagement pictures, wedding photography, Wedding pictures

April 18, 2024

The Value of Wedding Albums for Chicago Couples

Turn your wedding photo into a love book

The first dance is more than a tradition—it’s the heartbeat of your reception, the moment when the room fades away and it’s just the two of you. Whether you’re seasoned dancers or simply swaying to your favorite song, this is a memory you’ll relive through your photos for years to come. As a Chicago wedding […]

wedding photography

April 16, 2024

How to Plan and Capture Your First Dance in Chicago

First dance tips

Hiring a wedding photographer is about more than checking off a vendor on your list—it’s about choosing someone to tell your love story through timeless images. As a Chicago wedding photographer, I believe the experience should feel effortless, personal, and even fun. From our first call to the day you open your finished gallery, here’s […]

Planning your wedding day, wedding photography

April 14, 2024

Chicago Wedding Photographer Timeline: What to Expect

poses for wedding portraits

Photography is one of the most meaningful investments you’ll make for your wedding day. While flowers fade and the cake is gone by the next morning, your photos remain—reminders of love, laughter, and the joy of celebrating with family and friends. As a Chicago wedding photographer, I know couples often wonder how much to budget […]

Planning your wedding day, wedding photography

April 12, 2024

How Much to Budget for Wedding Photography in Chicago

wedding budget checklist + free excel

Your wedding day is filled with countless stories happening all at once—your partner getting ready across town, your family greeting guests, the nervous excitement before walking down the aisle. As a Chicago wedding photographer, I capture as much as possible, but even the most dedicated professional can’t be in two places at once. That’s where […]

Planning your wedding day, wedding photography

April 10, 2024

Do You Need a Second Wedding Photographer in Chicago?

second wedding photographer

An engagement session is more than a photoshoot—it’s a celebration of your love story in this in-between season, before the wedding day rush takes over. In Chicago, where every corner holds a backdrop worth remembering, engagement photos let you pause, be yourselves, and capture memories that feel as real as the way you laugh together. […]

Engagement pictures, wedding photography

April 8, 2024

The Benefits of Engagement Photos Before Your Wedding

engagement photoshoot

As a photographer in Chicago, I get this question a lot: how many hours should you book a wedding photographer? What photography package do we need?  When I first transitioned from glamour and boudoir photography to capturing weddings in Chicago, I was puzzled by couples asking me questions about their photography package. I thought, “I’m […]

wedding photography

April 6, 2024

How many hours of wedding photography do you need in your photography package?

how many hours should you book a wedding photographer

While I may not hold degrees in sociology or anthropology, my career as a wedding photographer has gifted me with the chance to immerse myself in various cultures and traditions, often uncovering the captivating stories behind them.

wedding photography

April 5, 2024

Wedding in Other Cultures

wedding in other cultures

As a professional wedding photographer based in Chicago, I’ve had the privilege of documenting countless beautiful moments in various venues across the city. Among these, one standout experience was capturing a wedding at Salvage One, a truly unique and captivating venue that offers an unforgettable backdrop for couples’ special day. Located in the heart of […]

Chicago Venues, wedding photography

April 3, 2024

Wedding at Salvage One, A Unique Experience

Wedding at the Salvage One

When I shoot a session, be it a simple family photo-shoot, an engagement session, or a wedding, I try to edit the files within a short period of time, because quickly delivering the wedding images is very important to me.

professional wedding phot, wedding photography

April 3, 2024

Delivering the Wedding images to my clients Quickly!

Delivering the Wedding images